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Government issues Medicare Advantage guidelines
Feb 17, 2012 17:51 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday issued 2013 payment and policy guidelines for U.S. health insurers that participate in the Medicare Advantage program, saying the proposed changes would bring lower premiums and stable or improved benefits.
UnitedHealth to buy Medicare specialist XLHealth
Nov 22, 2011 08:37 EST
(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc plans to acquire privately held XLHealth Corp in the health insurance industry's latest deal involving Medicare plans for the elderly.
UnitedHealth to buy Medicare specialist XLHealth
Nov 22, 2011 08:19 EST
(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc plans to acquire privately held XLHealth Corp in the health insurance industry's latest deal involving Medicare plans for the elderly.
Stamford, Connecticut lures NBC Sports and 450 jobs
Oct 25, 2011 14:12 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - NBC Sports Group has chosen Stamford, Connecticut, for new studios and offices at a former Clairol factory, promising to add 450 jobs in return for a $20 million loan, Governor Dannel Malloy said on Tuesday.
Cigna to buy Medicare co HealthSpring for $3.8 billion
Oct 24, 2011 17:09 EDT
(Reuters) - Health insurer Cigna Corp will buy HealthSpring Inc for $3.8 billion to jump-start its business selling Medicare plans as more elderly Americans become eligible for the U.S. government program.
Debt panel eyes dual Medicare/Medicaid patients
Sep 28, 2011 07:48 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government health benefits for some 9 million of the sickest and poorest U.S. citizens will come under scrutiny from the congressional "super committee" seeking to cut the nation's debt.
U.S. unveils ambitious plan to reduce heart attacks
Sep 13, 2011 15:31 EDT
(Reuters) - U.S. health officials are teaming up with insurance companies, pharmacies, health providers and community groups in a campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years.
Goldman Sachs fights bias lawsuit, cites Wal-Mart
Jul 22, 2011 14:19 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc <GS.N> said a recent landmark decision throwing out a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart <WMT.N> means it should not face a wide-ranging case accusing it of systematic bias against women.
Analysis: Wal-Mart ruling no knock-out blow for class actions
Jul 12, 2011 13:24 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The end of the road for a class-action discrimination lawsuit brought by female employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc has not spelled doom for employment lawsuits facing other big U.S. companies.
KPMG fails to fairly promote women, lawsuit says
Jun 02, 2011 16:48 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former female senior manager at KPMG filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the accounting firm of discriminating against its female employees in pay, promotions and pregnancy leave.
KPMG fails to fairly promote women, lawsuit says
Jun 02, 2011 14:02 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former female senior manager at KPMG filed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the accounting firm of discriminating against its female employees in pay, promotions and pregnancy leave.
Medicare Advantage repayments to rise 0.4 percent
Apr 04, 2011 17:41 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health insurers offering private Medicare Advantage plans will see an average net 0.4 percent increase in federal reimbursements next year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Monday.
U.S. Medicare rules seek improved care, lower costs
Mar 31, 2011 17:36 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Medicare regulators on Thursday launched a program for doctors to deliver more follow-up care to patients that they predict will save the government as much as $960 million over the next three years while providing better healthcare for the elderly.
Medicare rules seek improved care, lower costs
Mar 31, 2011 15:36 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Medicare regulators on Thursday launched a program for doctors to deliver more follow-up care to patients that they predict will save the government as much as $960 million over the next three years while providing better healthcare for the elderly.
U.S. employees accuse Bayer of discrimination
Mar 21, 2011 18:38 EDT
NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters Legal) - Six former and current employees of a U.S. unit of Bayer AG filed a class-action lawsuit against the company on Monday, alleging gender discrimination in pay, promotions and the treatment of pregnant women and mothers.
U.S. employees accuse Bayer of discrimination
Mar 21, 2011 18:38 EDT
NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters Legal) - Six former and current employees of a U.S. unit of Bayer AG filed a class-action lawsuit against the company on Monday, alleging gender discrimination in pay, promotions and the treatment of pregnant women and mothers.
Lawsuit charges Cigna with gender discrimination
Mar 03, 2011 13:12 EST
BOSTON (Reuters) - A veteran Cigna Corp manager sued the U.S. health insurer on Thursday, saying it unfairly blocks female employees from promotions and higher-paying jobs.
Investors to weigh healthcare picks at annual confab
Jan 07, 2011 17:26 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When healthcare investors convene next week at the industry's leading annual conference, they will be weighing their best bets for 2011 at a time of rising interest in the sector, from drugmakers to hospital operators and medical record technology companies.
Americans make slow return to doctor's offices
Dec 02, 2010 10:31 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans are slowly making their way back to the doctor's office after many months of skimping on medical care, holding off on everything from routine visits to hip replacements.
U.S. health insurers get final spending rules
Nov 22, 2010 17:19 EST
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - New U.S. health insurance spending rules aimed at ensuring more customer dollars go toward medical care were finalized on Monday, ending a source of uncertainty for investors in the sector and boosting industry shares.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Type | Public (NYSE: CI) |
|---|---|
| Founded | CG and INA merger in 1982 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Key people | H. Edward Hanway, Chairman & CEO |
| Industry | Health Insurance |
| Products | Health plans, Group Disability, Life and Accident Insurance, and Disability and Workers' Compensation Case Management |
| Revenue | ▲$17.6 billion USD (2007) |
| Operating income | ▲$1.1 billion USD (2007) |
| Website | www.CIGNA.com |
